The Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility offshore Western Australia has canceled cargo deliveries through mid-July as labor unions representing workers on the vessel initiate work stoppages. Shell plc told multiple news outlets this week that it has notified customers of the cancellations, citing the impacts of a strike that started on June…
Topic / International
SubscribeInternational
Articles from International
G7 Nations Vow to Follow Through on Russian Oil Price Cap
Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations on Tuesday culminated a three-day summit emphasizing they were united in a commitment to back Ukraine for “as long as it takes” to expel Russia, though they stopped short of finalizing the centerpiece of new sanctions that would cap prices on Kremlin-backed oil. Members of the consortium…
G7 Nations Look to Cap Russian Oil Prices; U.S. Renews Vow to Help Quench Europe’s LNG Thirst
The Group of Seven (G7) nations on Monday pursued new sanctions, notably including a potential price cap on Russian oil, in an effort to cripple the Kremlin’s vital energy complex and hamstring its ability to finance the war in Ukraine. The United States, as part of the three-day G7 gathering that started Sunday, also vowed…
EU Approves 80% Natural Gas Storage Plan as Markets Kick Off Another ‘Volatile’ Week
After slightly cooling on an apparent price correction, European energy markets started the week with another leap upward as the European Union (EU) formalized its winter natural gas storage plan. The EU countries officially ratified a plan Monday to reach 80% of natural gas storage capacity available among the 27-country bloc by the winter heating…
Chevron, Egypt Pondering Increased Natural Gas Exports
As Egypt’s role as an option for sending more natural gas to Europe solidifies, the country’s petroleum ministry has announced a new tentative partnership with Chevron Corp. to explore ways to boost its liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. In a memorandum of understanding (MOU) announced by Egypt’s Ministry of Oil and Mineral Resources, Chevron and…
Supply Constraints Create Step Change Up for European Gas, Asian LNG
Russian pipe gas flows to Europe fell again and will likely remain heavily curtailed over the coming weeks. This was a key driver behind price rises at the ICIS TTF which in turn lifted the ICIS East Asia Index (EAX) back to prices last seen in March.
Cordial Meet with Energy Secretary Sends ‘Positive Signal’ U.S. Committed to Oil, Natural Gas
For all the recent tension between the Biden administration and the sector, oil and natural gas heavyweights emerged from a summit with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm using words such as “constructive” and “optimistic” to size up talks aimed at boosting production in the face of tight global supplies. The meeting Thursday “was a constructive conversation…
Cheniere Sanctions Corpus LNG Expansion on ‘Significant Growth’
Cheniere Energy Inc. said Wednesday it made a positive final investment decision (FID) to expand its Corpus Christi liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal in South Texas. The project would add seven midscale liquefaction trains and 10 million metric tons/year (mmty) of capacity at the facility as global demand for LNG surges. “Reaching FID on…
Sempra Nabs 1.4 MMTY Contract with UK’s Ineos for Proposed Gulf Coast LNG Projects
A subsidiary of Sempra has potentially netted another offtaker for two of its proposed Gulf Coast liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects as a European chemical manufacturer moves to secure natural gas supply. Sempra Infrastructure, the LNG and renewable infrastructure arm of the San-Diego based company, said it had a 1.4 million metric ton/year (mmty) heads…
Renewable Methanol Fuels EV in Record-Breaking Drive
An electric vehicle (EV) fitted with fuel cells drove for more than 1,277 miles, the longest distance covered without refueling for a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) and without recharging, according to Advent Technologies Holdings Inc. A modified Renault Zoé EV fitted with a methanol-based hydrogen fuel cell unit broke the previous world record for…